Wedding Open House Set For Saturday, Feb. 7, At Four Rivers

Meet vendors, tour the building and picture your big day at this popular Forest Preserve District wedding venue in Channahon.

IL Lawmakers Push Discount Drug Legislation To Prevent Restricted Access

Illinois lawmakers are pushing an amendment to ban restrictions or interference with a federal discount drug program.

Dems Fail In First Try To Use ‘State Sovereignty' To ‘Veto' ICE

A federal judge will hear Illinois' and Chicago's lawsuit seeking to all but halt ICE and Border Patrol immigration enforcement actions.

Trailer Park Stabbing Preceded By 7 Visits From Cops | School Threat Was Swatting Incident: IL Weekend

Plus: Funds raised for family of slain pregnant woman, suspect searches conducted in neighborhoods, city hit with another fire, dog show.

Man Murdered Own Mother, Killed Dog | Video Shows Burglary, Wild Police Chase | $12M In Lotto Wins: IL News

Slain pregnant mom remembered for pure heart | Tutor with trail of molestation accusations faces new charges | 'Redskins' moniker replaced

Couple Killed In House Explosion ID'd | Illinois PatchPM

Twins born on way to hospital | Man charged in slaying now in critical condition | Lula the Rottweiler competes at Westminster

All-Out All-Stars, Special Delivery: Good News, Illinois

This week, we celebrate basketball all-stars, babies born en route to the hospital and other good news stories.

Ex-Husband Killed Woman In Her Own Home: Cops | Illinois Patch

"Redskins" team name finally replaced | Man sentenced in racially motivated attempted murder | Gas station sells winning lotto ticket

Man Killed Pregnant Mom, Stabbed Dog Over Truck Sale: Prosecutors | IL PatchPM

IL surgeon entered slain couple's home, stalked ex: court docs | Surveillance footage showed man chase slain woman into garage | More snow

$12+ Million In Lotto Wins For 3 IL Players Over Weekend

It was a lucky weekend for three Illinois Lottery players.

4-Year-Old, Mom Slain | Mobility Scooter Hit-And-Run Death | 6 Catholic Schools Closing: IL Weekend

Plus: Person shot confronting burglars | More cold-related closings | Prom dress giveaway | Fake FBI agent scam

Twin Teachers Accused Of Abusing Students | Loaded Gun Tied To Al Capone? | Cops Fatally Shoot Man: IL News

Spa owner accused of secret videos | Teacher resigns after "inappropriate behavior" allegation | Trooper hit, injured by stolen BMW

Elderly Siblings Dead Of Gunshot Wounds | Illinois PatchPM

Child witnessed father strangling mother, calls 911 | Stranger attacks, sexually assaults woman in driveway | Carjacker beats 69-year-old

1K Career Points In Hoops, A Warped Window And A Fox On The Block: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Student Sets Sights On Senate, Restaurant Makes IL Debut: Good News, Illinois

Melt the winter blues and blahs with our favorite good news stories from throughout Illinois Patch this week.

Snowy Footprints Lead Cops To Accused Killer | Illinois PatchPM

Police fatally shoot man | Judge, wife ambushed and shot | Wrestling coach, staff fired amid investigation

Illinois Respiratory Illness Update Issued By IDPH

IDPH said flu activity in the state is now moderate, and so is COVID-19. RSV activity in Illinois is now "low."

Earthquake Rocks IL | Violent Home Invasion As Victims Fight Back | Fake Ozempic Arrest: Illinois Weekend

Plus: "Cardiac Bears" fall, data center plan stirs controversy, woman charged in bar attack on cops, reward offered after smash & grab.

6-Year-Old Stabbed Along With Man | Hanukkah Gun Threat | Priest Faces Allegations After His Death: IL News

Victim tracks down burglar who bought lotto tickets | Iconic rockers to headline local festival | Police sgt on leave amid investigation

Gun At School Prompts Campus Lockdown | Illinois PatchPM

Thousands expected at ICE protest | Teacher calls out "abusive" coworkers| "Most wanted" accused killer caught

Doughnut Dominates, Skater Speeds To Olympics: Good News, Illinois

Add a whopping dose of delight to your day with this roundup of the week's happiest news stories from across Illinois.

A Perched Eagle, Baller Slam Dunks And Bright Lights Of The City: IL In Photos

This week's photo roundup from across Illinois.

Girl Sexually Assaulted In Walgreens Bathroom; 2 Teens Charged | Illinois PatchPM

Snapchat sex hack scheme | Bear spray attack hospitalizes deputy | 95-year-old killed while working on car |

Kidnapping Charges Added For Teens Accused Of Sexually Assaulting Classmate: Report | Illinois PatchPM

Defendant rejects guilty plea in murder trial | IL respiratory illness level no longer 'high' | Employees rally to save café after crash

Overall Respiratory Illness Level Back To 'Moderate' In IL: IDPH

IDPH said flu activity in the state is high, while RSV and COVID-19 activity are both at moderate levels.

IL Surgeon Killed Ex-Wife, New Husband: Charges | 18 Dogs, Machete, Guns Seized | Bears Advance: IL Weekend

Senior nearly scammed out of $10K, student vies for Miss Teen Latina, janitor charged with child porn had photographed students, more.

Bullet Lodges In Sleeping Child's Mattress | Walmart Arson Arrest | Concert Sexual Assault: Illinois News

Plus: Wrong seat arrest, religious brother arrested, road rage charges, Snapchat nude photo hacking.

Man Leaves Women's Swimsuit, Target Fitting Room Covered In 'Bodily Fluid' | Illinois PatchPM

New details in Linda Brown disappearance | Cop disciplined over hair | Burger King burglary

Man Dies After Airborne Car Crashes Through Concrete Barrier Onto I-55 | Illinois PatchPM

Ousted religious brother faces child sex abuse charges | Burglars fire shots at homeowner | Small-town love story

Olympics-Bound Athlete, Artist With Heart: Good News, Illinois

See which Illinois Patch stories kicked off our new year with a smile.

IL Gym Owners Found Dead During Aruba Vacation | Illinois PatchPM

Death of man during police shootout was self-inflicted | Husband claims missing teacher's car was found | Child exploitation investigation

5 Little Kids Left Home Alone, Dad Arrested: Cops | Illinois PatchPM

Brutal gas station beating | Missing special education teacher may need medical help | Accused Chick-fil-A killer unfit for trial

Eagle Watch returns with raptors, hikes and hands-on fun

The free, all-ages event at Four Rivers Environmental Education Center in Channahon highlights Will County's thriving eagle population.

Respiratory Illness Now At 'High' Level In Illinois

The CDC said the current influenza wave is expected to last several weeks.

Man, 82, Charged With Wife's Murder | Massive Amazon Plans | Body Found Near Tracks: Illinois Weekend

Massive Amazon development | Venezuelan president's capture delays flights | Dog missing after house fire | Gas station robbery

Murder Suspect Lied About Break-In, Cops Say | Wrong Cat Returned | 'Unknown Liquid' Hurled At Dunkin Worker

Plus: Man charged in wife's slaying 36 years later, holiday lights disaster, retired teacher's lotto win happened by mistake.

Man Kills Mother, Her Boyfriend In Front Of 4-Year-Old: Cops | Illinois PatchPM

Also: Fatal mobile home fire, "nonhuman meat" recovered at airport, missing sisters.

Starved Rock State Park $18 Million Trail Improvement Project Underway

The IDNR said the trail work will allow the agency to reopen several closed trails and expand recreational activities.

Good News, Illinois: Giving Spirit, Centenarian Celebration, More

We kick off 2026 with some uplifting Illinois stories that rounded out last year.

Train Toilet Trauma, Battling Bald Eagles, 2-Year-Old Driver: Weird IL News That Made Us Say 'What?' In 2025

A sensual dance, drunken tacos and an armadillo alert made up some of Patch's weirdest stories from the year.